Milk and Plant-Based Milk: A Nutritional Comparison, Slides of Biochemistry

Download Milk and Plant-Based Milk: A Nutritional Comparison and more Slides Biochemistry in PDF only on Docsity! MILK BIOCHEMISTRY LAB BIOEDU DEPT 2023 MILK • the secretion of the mammary gland of female mammals (Biology) • an emulsion or colloid of butterfat globules within a water-based fluid that contains dissolved carbohydrates and protein aggregates with minerals (Chemistry) • to nourish and provide immunological protection • cow’s milk accounts for the large majority of the milk processed for human consumption • a complex biological fluid probably containing about 100,000 different molecular species Dairy Milk : The Facts • Highly nutritious • World favorite • Affordable • Easily contaminated • Short lifespan • Digestion problem lactose intolerant & lactose allergy PLANT BASED MILK Plant-based milks are non-dairy beverages made from nuts, seeds, legumes, grains or coconut. Requiring less land and water to produce, some are reaching for plant-based milks as a healthier alternative for the planet. Vegans consuming some types of plant-based milks may need to look for alternative vitamin B12 sources. How Nutritious Is Your Non-Dairy Alternative? Today, consumers are increasingly replacing cows milk with nut: and plant-based dairy alternatives of the almond, soy, rice, coconut, and hemp varieties. Their reasons for ditching dairy are equally diverse, including weight loss, an aversion to consuming animal products, acne control, and disease prevention. But do these beverages provide the nutrients needed to stay healthy? The answers may surprise you, et , 4 COW'S MILK, 2% Calories 130 Protein 8g Fat 5g et a | Bes ALMOND MILK Calories 39 Protein 1.5g Fat 2.89 May be fortified with Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin E . COCONUT MILK Calories 45 Protein Og Fat 4g May be fortified with Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 t + i sy @t a RICE MILK Calories 113 Protein <1 g Fat 2.39 May be fortified with Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 te. at 4 SOY MILK Calories 80 Protein 7g Fat 4g May be fortified with Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin